Posts tagged "dog fashion"

Many of us get our fashion tips and news from the Internet these days. In the Golden Age of Blogging, we can just click, click, click to see what we should be wearing.

That's not to say that magazines are useless. Some of us actually enjoy flipping through the pages, hoping to be struck by something -- say, a slinky cocktail dress or a pair of platform pumps -- that tickles our fancy. You know, like Ki-na, the French-speaking yellow Lab who wears gloves and is on the lookout for this season's cutest slippers.

You take pride in how you dress each time you leave the house. Why should your pampered pooch look any less dashing? A few glamorous accessories -- such as the ones found at Kane & Couture -- can go a long way towards looking stylish on the street.

Luckily for you, we're giving away one medium or large dog collar or harness from the edgy, high-end brand from one of the following collections: Street Chic, Downtown Dog, City Pooch, or Urban Hound.

Of course, like all of our giveaways, this one is easy to enter!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us a little bit about your dog's style. Is she a princess? Punk rocker? Totally sporty?

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, March 5, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive one Kane & Couture medium or large dog collar or harness from one of the collections listed above (valued at $55-$75).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

We feel bad for poor Paula Abdul: Cut adrift from Simon, Randy, Seacrest and the rest of the "American Idol" juggernaut, with a failed reality show and a great many loopy, addled interviews out there on YouTube. Just what is an unemployed superstar to do? Well, according to many sources, Ms. Abdul will soon be combining her two greatest passions in life: dogs and fashion.

As those who watched the short-lived "Hey Paula" know, Abdul is the loving owner of four chihuahuas (Bessie Moo, Thumbelina, Tinkerbell and Tulip), and a dedicated fashionista. Now she has decided to share her designing flare -- with which she's made plenty of money selling her line of jewelery on QVC -- with four-legged beauties.

The entertainer has reportedly met with major pet-supply retailers to try to gauge the demand for her line, which would include attention-getting leashes and collars studded with crystals, according to the National Enquirer. Abdul also plans to provide for the dog owner who really wants to outfit their pooch in style; her line will include red-carpet-worthy tees, sweaters and boots.

There's talk of Abdul's own dogs starring in print and TV ads for the line. Hopefully, they love the spotlight as much as their choreographer "mom." We wish Paula all the luck in the world, and can't wait to bedeck our own dogs in her razzle-dazzle raiment!

With the weather getting chillier, it's time to buy the must-have of the season for your furry friend: the dog coat. Sure, part of us just loves to take advantage of any opportunity to dress up our dog, but dog coats can also play an important part in keeping your pooch warm, happy and healthy during the winter months.

When shopping for a dog coat, it's important to remember to check the fit. Loose fitting coats can mean trouble for a dog, as they can snag or get caught on pieces of the surrounding outdoor environments during a walk or play, leading to injury. We scoured the Web for some great places to pick up this year's coat.

True Fit Dog Coats is known for their large selection of Foggy Mountain dog coats. Foggy Mountain offers classic style paired with amazing functionality and fit.

Fido Fleece is another popular brand of dog coats. The coats come in a variety of patterns, feature a unique Velcro closure that makes putting the coat on simple, and have a panel to ensure a well-covered underbelly for your dog.

K9 Top Coats may be an option for you if you live in a particularly cold region and have a dog that will be spending plenty of time outdoors this winter. The company even offers full bodysuits to keep dogs warm and toasty.

Trixie and Peanut has a wide selection of fashion-forward dog coats, for those of you who think that functionality just isn't fun enough. Several selections will still offer your pup the warmth they need, but will keep heads turning.

If ever there were a way to single-handedly reduce traditional Japanese formal wear into a joke for the sake of preciousness, boy have we found it!

Sold alongside their line of tuxedos and bridesmaid dresses, Gramercy Pet's dog kimono turns a centuries-old historic fashion statement into something ideal for eliciting coos and awws from passersby.

As described by the folks at Gramercy Pet, kimonos were "originally worn only by men, especially by samurai, but today they are worn by both men and women and your dog!"

If, by chance, your dog is also a samurai, then you'll have really hit the jackpot!

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